The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.47 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft