The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 15,200
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
4090 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
16.06 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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