The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,200
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 1.6 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 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 DSG (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 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
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.68 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
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 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CMX*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft