The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 21,300
€ 32,300
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Jetta 1.6 FSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
179.3
107.4
179.1
179.3 in
Length
179.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.48 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BLF
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
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26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.14 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
28.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
26 mpg
city
56 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
495 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
703 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
