The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 29,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.3
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
10 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
600 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
