The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 22,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.39 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
NH
Generation
8P
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
510 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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)
30.6 cu ft
