The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 d is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft