Skoda Rapid 2019 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Rapid consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Rapid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2019 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Rapid 2019 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1460 litres | 1019 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 235 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 441 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`715 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 200 | |
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