The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,300
		
					 
					€ 29,500
					
					 
					€ 21,300
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 29,500
				ⓘ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 Green tec is  2.6 inches longer,  2.8 inches narrower and  1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
				
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				57.4
							
							67.2
							
							76.4
							
						55.9
							
							70
															
							77.4
							
						67.2 in
					Width
					70 in
				76.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					77.4 in
				57.4 in
					Height
					55.9 in
				102.4
							
							169.4
							
						102.4
							
							166.8
							
						169.4 in
					Length
					166.8 in
				102.4 in
					Wheelbase
					102.4 in
				Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				2701 lb
					Curb Weight
					2921 lb
				3715 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3990 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								220 lb
									7.53 %
								 
								General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				NH
	
					Generation
					8V
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				*CAX*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					108 hp
						at 3200 rpm
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
						120 hp
						108 hp
						Audi A3 1.6 TDI
					148 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
						148 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						Audi A3 1.6 TDI
					Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				
							
							
							126 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							124 mph
						
					9.4 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.5 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
430 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
479 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
						22.51 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					27.05 lb/hp
						
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
						22.51 lb/hp
						27.05 lb/hp
						Audi A3 1.6 TDI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						43 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						59 mpg
						
					
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
						43 mpg
						59 mpg
						Audi A3 1.6 TDI
					34 mpg
					city
					52 mpg
						
				50 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						621 mi
					Range
					777 mi
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
						621 mi
						777 mi
						Audi A3 1.6 TDI
					Environmental Impact
	
				104.1 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).
82.2 kWh
						
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
						104.1 kWh
						82.2 kWh
						Audi A3 1.6 TDI
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				204 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					169 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
					Audi A3 1.6 TDI
				5
					Doors
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1014 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1069 lb
				11.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.3 cu ft
				








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













