The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 17,600

€ 25,000

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.14 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DKR*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.4 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
598 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
697 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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