The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 20,200
€ 18,700
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 1.6 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 1.6.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.64 %
General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
24.06 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
777 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 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
