The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 21,300

€ 28,000

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Green tec 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 2.2 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
16.67 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
200 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
10.21 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
610 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L