The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 18,400
€ 23,800
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.18 %
General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
NH
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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30.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
30.82 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
854 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
