The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 21,300

€ 45,500

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
102.4
169.4
103.6
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
758 lb
21.97 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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