The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 31,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.5
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.17 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
