The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 28,800

€ 27,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 4.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1492
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1492 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4258
2699
4299
4258 mm
Length
4299 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol 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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
81 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
81 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
46 mpg
city
72 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
647 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L