The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
51 mpg
city
52 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft