The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 18,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD 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 Green tec.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.95 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BL
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
41 mpg
city
59 mpg
62 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
1005 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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).
70 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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