The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 20,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 180 is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.59 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
