The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 53,500

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.6
70.9
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
169.4
103.6
171
169.4 in
Length
171 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
23.21 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
422 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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