The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,300
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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 200 CDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CFH*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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