The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 56,200

€ 25,600

€ 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 24.1 cm longer, 9.1 cm wider and 21.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1407
1850
1992
1621
1759
1946
1850 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1407 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4445
2578
4204
4445 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.44 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
480 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.23 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
382 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L