The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 19,700

€ 21,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.77 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXM*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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