The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 33,700

€ 27,400

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1481
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1481 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.21 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
67 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
485 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L