The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 8.7 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1461 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4212 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.12 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CDL*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
81 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
81 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25 mpg
city
72 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L