The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 15,200
€ 25,000
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
56
69.5
78.5
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
169
169.4 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
17.56 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAYC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
