The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 30,500

€ 18,300

€ 30,500
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
169.3
102.4
169.4
169.3 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.05 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
56 mpg
city
52 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
854 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 d
76.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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