The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 30,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
