The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 51,500

€ 21,700

€ 51,500
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 45 AMG is 2.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
171.9
102.4
169.4
171.9 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb

Weight Difference:
714 lb
20.83 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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