The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft