The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 31,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.91 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
NH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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