The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 25,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
