The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 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 0.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
67.2 in
Width
69.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
169.4 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft