The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 34,500
€ 29,600
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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.
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180
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
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.24 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 GTD
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DJG*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
690 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
