The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,900
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 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 TDI
109.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft