The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,500

€ 21,700

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 9.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1480
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
2699
4292
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
12.53 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
10.78 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
67 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L