The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,700
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 180 d is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W177
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft