The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 24,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
