The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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