The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 33,800
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 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 200 CDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.93 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
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Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
756 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft