The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.62 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
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

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
85.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft