The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.03 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft