The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 30,500
€ 28,200
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.33 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
