The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 30,800
€ 26,600
€ 30,800
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 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 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 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
V177
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
134 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
22.7 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
504 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
