The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 16,500

€ 28,800

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
169.4
103.8
169.8
169.4 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.74 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
797 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
80.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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