The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 19,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 Green tec.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3851 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.74 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
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
*CXM*

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
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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