The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 28,700

€ 24,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 Sedan is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.3
70
79.5
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
179.1
104.4
182.8
179.1 in
Length
182.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %

General
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
V177
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
134 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
22.37 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
504 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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