The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 21,700

€ 27,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
169.4
107.3
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.77 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
NH
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
674 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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