The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 27,400

€ 28,300
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 3.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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
4292
4258 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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 OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
43 mpg
city
67 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
609 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L