The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 25,400
€ 29,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 SCR is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
CD
Generation
W177
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 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DSU*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
799 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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
















