The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 26,400

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 10 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4299
4199 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.94 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
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
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
11.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
570 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
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
113.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L