The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180
1K
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
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft