The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 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
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (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 BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (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 BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.82 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 607
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 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
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft