The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,500

€ 21,700

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 220 CDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.11 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
W176
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 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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