The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,900
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 200
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 200
609 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft