The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 15,200
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 CD
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
13.54 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
795 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft