The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 32,200

€ 25,000

€ 32,200
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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.15 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 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
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 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
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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
76.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 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
1091 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