The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 25,800

€ 19,700
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 1.4 TDI Green tec is 0.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.77 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
NH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUS*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
59 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
949 mi
Range
575 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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