The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 24,200
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..) Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 CD
57.9
Blueprint Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
70.6
78.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
2740 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.94 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
NW
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
18.51 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
49 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
647 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
90.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft