The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,200
€ 18,700
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
57.5
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
103.9
180.3
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 1.6 TDI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.85 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
24.06 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
