The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (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
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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 CDI 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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