The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 56,200
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 significantly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 9.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 8.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
72.8 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.57 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft