The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 27,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DKR*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
