The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 45,300
€ 31,400
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.4
167.8
107.4
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DNU*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
475 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
