The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 23,700

€ 28,500

€ 23,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CHG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
30 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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