The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 28,500

€ 32,200

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 CDI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
CD
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 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft