The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 200
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft