The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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 270
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft