The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,200
€ 25,800
€ 30,200
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 200 is 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.77 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
W177
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 turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
161 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
18.55 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 200
460 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
