The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 45 AMG is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
171.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.03 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft