The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 55,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.6
70.9
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
169.4
103.6
170.7
169.4 in
Length
170.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
785 lb
22.46 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS3 Sportback
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
412 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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