The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
AU
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

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft