The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 21,700
€ 27,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
67.2 in
Width
69.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
169.4
103.9
177.6
169.4 in
Length
177.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.69 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
388 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
