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Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
Car A
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
The Jetta GLI Autobahn blends strong turbo performance with everyday usability at a price that reads as good value in its segment. Five seats, a 400 L trunk, and combined consumption of 8 make it a straightforward fit for city and small-family use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety228 hp
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 59 / 57
City 50 / 54
Budget / value 62 / 65
Road trip 48 / 47
Performance 32 / 29
Cargo 22 / 19
Practical 40 / 42
Premium 26 / 44
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 180

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Mercedes-Benz A 180
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

  • Strong performance for the money: 228 hp and 6.1 s 0–100
  • Good value in its segment at 31,995
  • Efficient for its class with a combined 8
  • Seats five and offers a 400 L trunk for daily family and city duties

Mercedes-Benz A 180

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
  • Strong safety standing among compact cars
  • Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
  • Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz A 180 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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