The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 21,000
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
€ 23,200
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 2.0 DISI i-stop 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 DISI i-stop
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.5 %
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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