The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,900

€ 28,400

€ 20,900
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 TSI is 0.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
169.4 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.22 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
NH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
723 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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