The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 27,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 d is 21.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 18.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1440
1796
1992
1621
1759
1946
1796 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1440 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.6 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CTH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
71 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L