The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 43,100
€ 21,700
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Sportback is 0.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
55.3
70.3
77.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
170.2
102.4
169.4
170.2 in
Length
169.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
18.2 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
