The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 18,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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. The Mercedes A 160 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.1 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
169.4
169.3 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.57 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CUS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
854 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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