The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 R is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.62 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
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
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft