The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 GTI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI 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 GTI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft