The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.97 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft