The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169.4 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.64 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
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
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

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
439 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft