The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 15,200

€ 22,800

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 3.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
69.5
77
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
16.06 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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