The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 24,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
