The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.94 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft