The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (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 BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.05 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft