The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 29,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1492
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1492 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4258
2699
4292
4258 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
176 kg
11.93 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 651
*DGT*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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11.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.5 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
61 mpg
city
63 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
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
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
