The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,000
€ 24,000
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
W176
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 180
598 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
