The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 20,700
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.62 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DKR*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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