The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 17,600

€ 20,400

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.9
69.1
77
67.2 in
Width
69.1 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
169.4
103.9
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.77 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.4 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
697 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft