The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 36,900
€ 31,400
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 14.3 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
1484
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1484 mm
Height
1440 mm
2630
4276
2729
4419
4276 mm
Length
4419 mm
2630 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.53 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
350 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
350 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTE
8.03 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
177 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf GTE
177 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
No data
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
1553 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
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 GTE
30.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
36 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
272 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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