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

€ 21,700

€ 27,500
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 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 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.8 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
W177
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 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
22.07 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
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
697 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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