The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 25,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.3 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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