The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 24,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.31 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft