The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,000

€ 29,500

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 7.1 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 21.2 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1645
1776
1946
1780 mm
Width
1776 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1645 mm
2699
4292
2578
4221
4292 mm
Length
4221 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.99 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L