The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 26,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180
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
Mercedes A 180
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CMX*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
