The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 19,800
€ 28,800
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.5
106.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.69 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CMX*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
23 mpg
city
60 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
450 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
144 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
