The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 23,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56.4 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
169
106.2
177.9
169 in
Length
177.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.09 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
W176
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
818 mi
Range
608 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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