The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 27,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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
101.5
166.2
169 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.99 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
