Mercedes A class 2015 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 960 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: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class and Skoda Rapid are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 74 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| 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 (€): | 12 800 | 7200 | |
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