The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHG*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft