The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,000
 Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 34,900
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 slightly. The VW e-Golf is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.82 %
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*EAG*
Engine Code
M 282.914
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
87 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
117 mi
Range
495 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft