Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 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: 228 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 is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,255 kg. At 4,206 mm, the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 325 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Plus
2008 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 82 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 140 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.9 s | 7.3 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 214 km/h | 166 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.9 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,206 mm | 3,881 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,255 – 1,501 kg | 1,125 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.