The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 32,300

€ 26,400

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.54 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
712 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft