The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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