The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 18,300

€ 27,500
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 180 is 4.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.7 in
Width
67.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
102.4
169.4
174 in
Length
169.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.23 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
W177
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 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CUS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
854 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









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