The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.42 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CGG*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
105 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft