The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.01 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft