The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 28,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 200.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.5
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 200
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
109 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
