The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,400

€ 23,300

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.8 T
1433
1780
2022
1480
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
2699
4292
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.8 T
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.43 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
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
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
67 mpg
city
31 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L