The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 24,700
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
