The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 21,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.38 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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
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
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
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
