The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 16,700

€ 25,600

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec is 6.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
169.4
107.3
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2601 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
14.13 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
NH
Generation
BP
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.08 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
773 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
712 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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