The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
169.4 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
504 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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