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. 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 1.0 TSI
55.2
69.5
78.5
57.4
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
101.5
169.4
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 1.0 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
22.71 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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
