The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 17,300

€ 26,100

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Green tec is 4.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3646 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.56 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 282
*CJZ*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 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
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.57 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
743 mi
Range
486 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
87.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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