The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
471 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
9.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft