The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 21,700

€ 25,500

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
169.4
106.3
176
169.4 in
Length
176 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2714 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.47 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
NH
Generation
BM
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
38 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
720 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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