The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 31,400

€ 15,200

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 d is 4.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
20.4 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
652 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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