The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 41,000

€ 19,300

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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. The Audi S3 Sportback is 0.2 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 5.7 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1402
1765
1995
1459
1706
1940
1765 mm
Width
1706 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1402 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4302
2602
4304
4302 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1689 kg

Weight Difference:
361 kg
22.7 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
108 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L