The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 CDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
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