The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 19,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
