The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft