The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,700

€ 18,700

€ 23,700
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
15.3 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
24.06 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft