The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 18,300
€ 20,600
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.86 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
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)
31.1 cu ft
