The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 19,300

€ 29,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
113 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
661 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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