The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 17,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.5 inches wider.
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.9
70.6
78.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.6 in
Width
69.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
171.7
103.9
175.6
171.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2740 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.14 %

General
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
NW
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
18.51 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
534 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
647 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









39.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft