The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 21,300

€ 26,400

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 Green tec is 0.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.59 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
NH
Generation
W176
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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