The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,300
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 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 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 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft