The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 29,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.2
169.3
106.3
169
169.3 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.36 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
FK..
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
818 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft