The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 33,600
€ 31,400
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 GTD is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
103.4
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.01 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DJG*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
690 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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



















