The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 25,800

€ 28,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1621
1759
1946
1433
1780
2022
1759 mm
Width
1780 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1621 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4204
2699
4292
4204 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.48 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L