The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 19,800

€ 23,700

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec is 3.8 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.5
67.2
76.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
176.5
106.3
180.3
176.5 in
Length
180.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.33 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
NH
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
31.09 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
59 mpg
city
55 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
949 mi
Range
834 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
74 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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data