The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 28,800
€ 29,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
64.8
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
106.3
169.3
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 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
