The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Saloon 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 16,400

€ 20,200

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1461
1706
1940
1470
1755
1955
1706 mm
Width
1755 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1461 mm
Height
1470 mm
2589
4483
2640
4580
4483 mm
Length
4580 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1135 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1635 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.84 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
NH
Generation
BL
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
175 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
10.91 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
542 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
633 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
430 L











1490 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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