The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 19,400

€ 27,600

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Green tec is 6.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
169.4
107.3
175.6
169.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.74 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
NH
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
833 mi
Range
674 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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