The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
€ 19,700

€ 27,300

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
169.4
106.3
176
169.4 in
Length
176 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
814 mi
Range
773 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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