The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 16,300
€ 26,700
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
14.6 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
526 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft
