The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

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

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTD
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft