The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 25,200

€ 28,400

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
1491
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4255
2699
4299
4255 mm
Length
4299 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.53 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CPT*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
49 mpg
city
66 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L