The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 18,600

€ 40,100

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
NH
Generation
8V
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 S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
488 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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