The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.17 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft