The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 25,400

€ 25,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSU*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 SCR
71.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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