The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 26,200
€ 32,300
€ 26,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
58.3
70
79.5
56.9
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
104.4
182.8
107.4
179.1
182.8 in
Length
179.1 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.96 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
162
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
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29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.14 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
28.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
727 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
703 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
