The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 29,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 8.8 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 18.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1621
1759
1946
1433
1780
2022
1759 mm
Width
1780 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1621 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4204
2699
4292
4204 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56 mpg
city
63 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
