The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 18,000

€ 28,000

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Green tec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.9
69.1
77
67.2 in
Width
69.1 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
169.4
103.9
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.38 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59 mpg
city
33 mpg
76 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1005 mi
Range
610 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
70 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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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