The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 21,300

€ 61,800

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec is 5.6 inches shorter, 5.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.6
72.8
78.4
67.2 in
Width
72.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
169.4
107.4
175
169.4 in
Length
175 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
25.08 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
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Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
377 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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