The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 27,900

€ 16,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
57.5
69.7
77.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.7 in
Width
67.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
177.6
102.4
169.4
177.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
20.19 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
BL
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
27.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
85.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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