The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,900
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
169.3 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft