The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.24 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft