The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft