The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 36,900

€ 26,700

€ 36,900
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 a little. The VW Golf GTI Clubsport is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
1481
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1481 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CJX*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
350 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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5.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5.34 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
41 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L