The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,700
€ 33,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.3 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
