The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 19,600
€ 29,700
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.5
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CJZ*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
634 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
