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

€ 19,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Green tec.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
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 Green tec
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
854 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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