The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 18,300

€ 22,700

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.88 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
63 mpg
city
30 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
854 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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