The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.23 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DFG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
47 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft