The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 3.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
67.2 in
Width
70.6 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
169.4 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
924 lb
25.4 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
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
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
*CZC*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
409 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 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
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft