The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 21,300

€ 41,500

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.2
70
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
169.4
102.2
167.4
169.4 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.5 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
NH
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
488 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
89 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3
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