The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 56,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 24.1 cm shorter, 9.1 cm narrower and 21.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1621
1759
1946
1407
1850
1992
1759 mm
Width
1850 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1621 mm
Height
1407 mm
2578
4204
2729
4445
4204 mm
Length
4445 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.44 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
480 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
697 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L