The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW e-Golf is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.62 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*EAG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
87 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
65 mpg  ( 73 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
73 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
117 mi
Range
690 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft