The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,800
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI 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 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
25.42 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
51 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
756 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
94.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft