The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 31,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.42 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 608
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 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
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
652 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
