The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 31,400
€ 25,400
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 5.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W177
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
city
57 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
652 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft


















