The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 19,800
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 d is 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.72 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
W177
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
652 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
