The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 24,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
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
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
