The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 15,600

€ 36,600

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec is 3.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.1
69.5
77
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 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 Green tec
Audi S3
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
24.84 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.82 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
48 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
409 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
697 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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