The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft