The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 20,200
€ 27,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
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
101.5
165.3
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W177
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CMX*
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
510 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
