The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 28,500
€ 19,800
€ 28,500
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 200 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.72 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
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
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
