The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 31,400
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.84 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W177
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft