The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan (19 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 30,200

€ 26,600

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 180 d Sedan is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
56.9
70.7
78.4
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
179.1
101.4
179.3
179.1 in
Length
179.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
V177
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 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
*BLG*

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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
114 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
27.85 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
59 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
668 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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