The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
15.6 lb
71 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
818 mi
Range
302 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft