The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 19,700

€ 23,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
102.4
169.4
106.3
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.08 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
NH
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
814 mi
Range
834 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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