The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.3 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft