The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 21,900

€ 47,500

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 is 23.2 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 21.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1621
1759
1946
1405
1796
1992
1759 mm
Width
1796 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1621 mm
Height
1405 mm
2578
4204
2729
4436
4204 mm
Length
4436 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.07 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CMX*
Engine Code
M 260.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
5.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
503 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L