The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,000
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CPT*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
598 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft