The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 19,700

€ 24,500

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 Green tec is 3.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
NH
Generation
8P
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 Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
59 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
949 mi
Range
610 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
74 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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft