The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (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
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (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 R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft