The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 61,800
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 significantly. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 9.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
72.8 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.18 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft