The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 27,900
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 7.1 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 21.2 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1780
2022
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
1776
1946
1780 mm
Width
1776 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1645 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
2578
4221
4292 mm
Length
4221 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L