The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 17,600

€ 20,100

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1459
1706
1940
1470
1755
1955
1706 mm
Width
1755 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1459 mm
Height
1470 mm
2602
4304
2640
4460
4304 mm
Length
4460 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1199 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1659 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
101 kg
7.77 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
160 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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12.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
12.76 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
743 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L