The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
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 Golf 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 Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft