The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 17,600

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.4 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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