The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 17,600

€ 17,000

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.9
69.1
77
67.2 in
Width
69.1 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
169.4
103.9
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.79 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
534 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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