The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 19,300

€ 29,500

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
70
77.4
67.2 in
Width
70 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
102.4
166.8
169.4 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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