The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 20,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 CDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169
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 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
