Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe (2008 – 2012) vs Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 214 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf Plus uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,115 kg against 1,255 kg. At 4,206 mm, the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 325 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse Coupe
2008 – 2012
|
Volkswagen
Golf Plus
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 16 | 22 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 193 hp | 80 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 300 Nm | 132 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 15.3 s | 8.5 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 227 km/h | 169 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 7.9 L/100 km | 4.3 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,881 mm | 4,206 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,593 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,340 kg | 1,255 – 1,501 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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