The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 17,300
€ 40,100
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 2.9 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
166.5
169.4 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
2632 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3646 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
785 lb
22.97 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CJZ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.57 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
743 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
87.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 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
