The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 16,500

€ 27,000

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
67.2 in
Width
70.1 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
102.4
169.4
106.3
169
169.4 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2599 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3613 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
15.48 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
NH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DKL*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.65 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
818 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft