The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft