The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 27,900

€ 19,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI Green tec.
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 1.4 TDI Green tec
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.38 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
BL
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
18 mpg
city
59 mpg
31 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
949 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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