The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.4 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 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 S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
495 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft