The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 27,500
€ 28,900
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 200 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
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
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.59 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 200
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
