The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 14,200
Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15) Skoda Rapid 1.2
€ 24,600
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Rapid 1.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
67.2 in
Width
69.1 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
101.9
176.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
176.5 in
Length
180.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3516 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
14.98 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
NH
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
74 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
83 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
83 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
33.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2
33.81 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2
589 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data