The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 30,500
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 31,900
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 a little. The VW e-Golf is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 d
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 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
64 mpg  ( 71 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
157 MPGe
71 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 d
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
839 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
43 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).
76.1 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft