The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 15,600

€ 25,800

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Green tec is 0.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
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
169.3
169.4 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
2557 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
15.33 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
NH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CJZ*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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28.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
28.73 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
575 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
727 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
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