The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 28,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.78 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BKC
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
