The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 18,600

€ 24,800

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.44 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
818 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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