The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,000
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 180
598 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft