The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
165.5 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.03 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 133.980
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft