The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.69 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft