The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 9.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.98 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
67 mpg
city
37 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L