The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 21,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3739 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.75 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
22.15 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft