The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 16,500

€ 27,800

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
56
69.5
78.5
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
169
169.4 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
21.83 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
504 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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