The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 35,900

€ 29,700

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
1482
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1482 mm
Height
1440 mm
2626
4268
2729
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.08 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DLB*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
493 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L