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

€ 28,400

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 20.6 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1459
1706
1940
1460
1770
2015
1706 mm
Width
1770 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1459 mm
Height
1460 mm
2602
4304
2640
4510
4304 mm
Length
4510 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
231 kg
15.71 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 MPS
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
63 mpg
city
21 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
854 mi
Range
388 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L