The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,000
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 32,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 180
598 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft