The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 3.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1433
1780
2022
1492
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1492 mm
2699
4292
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.24 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
