The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 21,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 7.4 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1459
1706
1940
1780 mm
Width
1706 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1433 mm
Height
1459 mm
2699
4292
2602
4304
4292 mm
Length
4304 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1231 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1691 kg

Weight Difference:
164 kg
11.76 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
10.01 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
58 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L