The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,500
€ 20,800
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169.3
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 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.3 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.2 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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
