Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Skoda Rapid and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1490 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 74 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 333 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`170 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 615 kg | |
| Skoda Rapid load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Mercedes A class. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 13 000 | |
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