The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTE is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.3 in
Length
169.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft