The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
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€ 20,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.1 in
Width
67.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
169.4
175.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.07 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BL
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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