The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,900
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft