The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 28,400

€ 29,800

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 d is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
166.2
169.3 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.25 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft