The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
€ 21,500

€ 28,000

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
59
71.5
80.2
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
102.7
168.3
107.4
174
168.3 in
Length
174 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.33 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
4*
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
541 mi
Range
495 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft