The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 31,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
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
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CFH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft