The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 26,400

€ 26,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
166.2
169.3 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*

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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft