The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft