The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 39,300
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 considerably. The VW Golf R is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
165.8 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.39 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft