The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 21,900
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
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
107.4
174
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 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
