The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 31,400
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.33 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft