The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,500
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft