The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 23,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.2 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1459
1706
1940
1423
1765
1995
1706 mm
Width
1765 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1459 mm
Height
1423 mm
2602
4304
2578
4292
4304 mm
Length
4292 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.62 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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14.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
14.16 kg/bhp
13.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
69 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
61 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
833 mi
Range
510 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L