The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 19,700

€ 49,900

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec is 3.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.2
70.6
78.5
67.2 in
Width
70.6 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
169.4
169.4 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
24.25 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
59 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
949 mi
Range
409 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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