The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 31,400

€ 21,300

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TSI Green tec.
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3706 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.51 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
652 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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