The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (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 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (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 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.82 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
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 d

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft