The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
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
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CHH*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft