The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 24,300
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
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
107.4
174
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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
652 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
