The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 61,800

€ 19,700

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 5.6 inches longer, 5.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
55.6
72.8
78.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
72.8 in
Width
67.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.6 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
175
102.4
169.4
175 in
Length
169.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
23.55 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
W177
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CUS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
168 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
22 mpg
city
59 mpg
33 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
949 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
74 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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