The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 17,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 2.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
69.5 in
Width
67.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
169.4 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2632 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3646 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
829 lb
23.95 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft