The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 43,500

€ 17,600

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 is 2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
167.4
102.4
169.4
167.4 in
Length
169.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
675 lb
20.34 %

General
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
87.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft