The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 18,100
€ 24,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
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
167.5
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
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
