The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 16,700

€ 27,800

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 Green tec is 2.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
70
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
102.4
166.8
169.4 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.95 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.08 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
49 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
526 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
712 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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
10.3 cu ft









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