The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 25,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.4
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
103.4
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.88 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DLB*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
