The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 28,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
70
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
102.4
166.8
169.4 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
706 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft