The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.39 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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