The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 3.7 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.61 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DKR*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
200 NM
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
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L