The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 20,000

€ 28,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
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 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
NH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CUS*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
839 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
76.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
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