The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 25,800
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 TSI is 8.8 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 18.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1759 mm
Width
1780 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1621 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4204 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.69 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
35 mpg
city
67 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L