The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DPB*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft