The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro 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
55.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169.4 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
478 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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