The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
166.2 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
818 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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