The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 18,300

€ 41,000

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 5.5 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1459
1706
1940
1404
1785
1966
1706 mm
Width
1785 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1459 mm
Height
1404 mm
2602
4304
2631
4324
4304 mm
Length
4324 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
17.4 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
380 NM
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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
63 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
854 mi
Range
488 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L