The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 20,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
102.4
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CUS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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