The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
124 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
60 mpg
city
55 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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