The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 44,100
€ 28,000
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 3.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
1465
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1465 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4263
2699
4299
4263 mm
Length
4299 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
495 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
598 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).
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
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
