The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 17,600

€ 29,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
169.4
107.4
174
169.4 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
2643 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
17.01 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DKL*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
743 mi
Range
668 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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