The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 29,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
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
6-speed manual 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
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 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
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
668 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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
