The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 35,400

€ 28,400

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57.7
73.9
81.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.9 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
102.1
172.8
106.3
169
172.8 in
Length
169 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.56 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
FK..
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
723 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










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