The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DHF*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
75 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
15.6 lb
city
60 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
74 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
302 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft