The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 15,200

€ 24,800

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1459
1706
1940
1470
1755
2005
1706 mm
Width
1755 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 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 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
21.5 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
160 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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13.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
13.53 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
657 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
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).
107 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L