The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 23,700

€ 21,000

€ 23,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 3.8 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.5
67.2
76.4
70.7 in
Width
67.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
180.3
101.9
176.5
180.3 in
Length
176.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.23 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft