The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 21,000
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
€ 23,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 21,000
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 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 2.0.
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
101.9
176.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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 2.0
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.23 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
22.6 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
589 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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