The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 23,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.93 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
187 NM
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
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.21 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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).
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
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L