The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Saloon 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,400

€ 20,200

€ 19,400
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 9.7 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1461
1706
1940
1470
1755
1955
1706 mm
Width
1755 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1461 mm
Height
1470 mm
2589
4483
2640
4580
4483 mm
Length
4580 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1285 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.17 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
NH
Generation
BL
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
230 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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14.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
14.44 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
759 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
430 L











1490 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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