The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 18,300

€ 29,600

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.57 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CUS*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
854 mi
Range
514 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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