The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 18,800
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.05 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft