The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 30,200
€ 22,600
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 200 is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.79 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W177
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
161 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 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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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
18.55 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 200
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 200
460 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
109.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
