The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 20,400

€ 24,200

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 3.9 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
57.9
70.6
78.3
69.1 in
Width
70.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.3
171.7
175.6 in
Length
171.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.94 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BL
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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 Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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