The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 26,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 1.6 is 3.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
57.9
70.6
78.3
69.1 in
Width
70.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.3
171.7
175.6 in
Length
171.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.18 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BL
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft