The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 23,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 6.6 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1459
1706
1940
1421
1765
1957
1706 mm
Width
1765 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1459 mm
Height
1421 mm
2602
4304
2578
4238
4304 mm
Length
4238 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1231 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1691 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
9.15 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.01 kg/bhp
15.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L