The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 28,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.25 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
28.47 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
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
839 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
76.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 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
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
