The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,000
€ 20,200
€ 21,000
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 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.14 %
General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
22.6 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
589 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
