The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 28,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W177
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 SCR
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DGT*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
777 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft