The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 19,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.38 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
