Car A
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.
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Passat B8
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Volkswagen Passat B8
The Volkswagen Passat B8 focuses on efficiency and practicality, delivering good value in its segment. With 5.2 L/100 km combined consumption and a 586 L trunk, it fits growing families and long-distance travel.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
57
/
67
City
54
/
43
Budget / value
65
/
71
Road trip
47
/
64
Performance
29
/
25
Cargo
19
/
32
Practical
42
/
50
Premium
44
/
29
Winter
26
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180 · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Volkswagen Passat B8
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
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
- 350 L cargo area is limited for cargo-heavy trips
- FWD may be less reassuring than AWD in severe winter conditions
- As specified, it is ICE-only; no zero-emission driving
- If you prioritize maximum space or power for the money, this compact may not be the strongest fit
Volkswagen Passat B8
- 5.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
- Large 586 L cargo area suits family gear and road trips
- Five seats and FWD make daily commuting straightforward
- Strong safety and reliability ranking signals
- Not aimed at performance driving or sporty feel
- Not positioned as a premium choice
- FWD layout may not satisfy buyers wanting AWD
- No electric-only range or battery data for EV-focused shoppers
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz A 180 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…
More power
Volkswagen Passat B8 puts out 150 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.