The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.71 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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 651
*CPW*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
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

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.19 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
83 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
7.7 kg
city
63 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
86 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
242 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L