The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 18,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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