The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 19,700

€ 42,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 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
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.43 %

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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