The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 21,500
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft