The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft