The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft