The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 35,400

€ 30,500

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
57.7
73.9
81.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.9 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
102.1
172.8
106.3
169.3
172.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.94 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
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 Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
168 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
839 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










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