The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 26,100

€ 27,500

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
1491
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1440 mm
2620
4255
2729
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CPT*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
661 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
89 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L