The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.26 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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