The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 26,000

€ 15,200

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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
102.4
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
17.56 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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