The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 27,500
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 is 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.54 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft