The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 34,000

€ 29,700

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 GTI Performance OPF is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.76 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DLB*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
457 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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