The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 18,100

€ 29,000

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.7 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1491
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4255
2699
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
18.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
48 mpg
city
63 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L