The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 18,600

€ 33,000

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
69.5
77
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.73 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
355 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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