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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
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
106.3
169
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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