The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 30,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
169.3
166.2 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
42 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
839 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
76.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft