The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 21,700

€ 35,500

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
780 lb
22.32 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
NH
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
396 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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