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

€ 21,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3706 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.49 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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