The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 39,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf R is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.8 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.74 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
258 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft