The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.15 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft