The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,200
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
169 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.38 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft