The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
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
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

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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