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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.8 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.13 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
35 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
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)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft