The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 35,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.66 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Green tec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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