The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,100
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 TDI is 9.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.13 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
50 mpg
city
67 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L