The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 35,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
4292 mm
Length
4268 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
63 mpg
city
34 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L