The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 26,400
€ 21,200
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.65 %
General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6
W176
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 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 Golf 1.6
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 Golf 1.6
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 Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
