The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 28,400
€ 19,700
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
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %
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
*CXM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
388 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
