The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 18,300

€ 23,000

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.57 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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