The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 20,000

€ 20,100
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€ 20,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1459
1706
1940
1755 mm
Width
1706 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1470 mm
Height
1459 mm
2640
4460
2602
4304
4460 mm
Length
4304 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.08 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BL
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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12.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.5 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
28 mpg
city
61 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L