The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 15,200
€ 20,100
€ 15,200
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 1.2 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.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.55 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
