The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 28,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 9.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 18.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
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
4299
4204 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
36 mpg
city
66 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
