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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
56.7 in
103.5
168.3
107.4
174
168.3 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %
General
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
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
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
