The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 18,300

€ 27,700

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.43 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.2 CD
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
63 mpg
city
41 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
854 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L