The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 20,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 CDI is 1.2 cm shorter, 7.4 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.68 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CUS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
63 mpg
city
61 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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