The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 23,200

€ 18,300

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 6.1 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.7 in
Width
67.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
175.6
102.4
169.4
175.6 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.89 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
BM
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
55 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
854 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft