The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 38,200

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
1459
1706
1940
1399
1765
1957
1706 mm
Width
1765 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1459 mm
Height
1399 mm
2602
4304
2578
4230
4304 mm
Length
4230 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
1185 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1645 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
345 kg
22.55 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
743 mi
Range
439 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L