The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

€ 20,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 21,400
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec.
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
69.1 in
Width
67.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
101.9
176.5
180.3 in
Length
176.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.2 %
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
BL
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec

 REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft