The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,400
€ 31,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.5
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
712 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
