The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 19,300

€ 25,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 9 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1459
1706
1940
1421
1765
1957
1706 mm
Width
1765 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1459 mm
Height
1421 mm
2602
4304
2578
4214
4304 mm
Length
4214 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.22 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.38 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
455 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
455 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L