The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 44,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
169
103.4
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

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
7-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
*DJH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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