The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 Green tec 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 Green tec
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
67.2 in
Width
69.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
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 Green tec
Mazda 3 MPS
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.84 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
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
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 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 Green tec
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 MPS
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
388 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
181.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft