The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 28,800

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic Type R is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168.1
106.3
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.41 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
FN/FD/FG/FA/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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
19 mpg
city
60 mpg
34 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
341 mi
Range
710 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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