The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.42 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft