The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.39 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft