The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

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 3.7 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
156 kg
11.26 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CJZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

 REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
50 mpg
city
67 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L