The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 33,800
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.57 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
25.42 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
756 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
94.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft