The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.5
67.2
76.4
57.9
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
101.9
176.5
103.9
180.3
176.5 in
Length
180.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.85 %
General
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
NH
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
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
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
24.06 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
