The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 19,300

€ 38,700

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 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 250
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.32 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DKR*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
488 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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