The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 26,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.04 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
511 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
