The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 28,800

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 is 10 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4299
4199 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
9.03 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
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
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
81 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
81 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
72 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
589 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L