The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 17,600

€ 43,500

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.2
70
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
169.4
102.2
167.4
169.4 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
2612 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
21.25 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
534 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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