The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 29,400
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 18.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1621
1759
1946
1780 mm
Width
1759 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1621 mm
2699
4292
2578
4204
4292 mm
Length
4204 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.06 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
13.19 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
