The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 39,100
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 2.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.2
69.5
78.5
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
169.4
169.4 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
730 lb
21.09 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
52 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
854 mi
Range
439 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
