The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 26,400
€ 29,100
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CPW*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
69 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
15.6 lb
city
52 mpg
11 lb
highway
71 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
249 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
