The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 26,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
