The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,300

€ 24,800

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1459
1706
1940
1470
1755
2005
1706 mm
Width
1755 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1459 mm
Height
1470 mm
2602
4304
2640
4460
4304 mm
Length
4460 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.63 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
NH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.38 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
657 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
107 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L