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

€ 28,400

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.5
69.7
79.3
67.2 in
Width
69.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
388 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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