The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,900
€ 25,600
€ 29,900
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 200 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.97 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 200
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 200
609 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 200
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
