The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.77 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft