The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 22,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
W177
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
