The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 19,200

€ 27,400

€ 19,200
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 1.4 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 1.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.47 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CGG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
105 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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).
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 1.4
125 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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