The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 35,900
€ 27,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
103.4
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.58 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DLB*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
493 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
