The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W176
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft