The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 19,300

€ 31,400

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
169.4
107.4
174
169.4 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
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31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
759 mi
Range
652 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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