The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 24,500

€ 28,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic Type R is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
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
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
565 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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