The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 19,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
176
102.4
169.4
176 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.27 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
113 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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