The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,300
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

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 9.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.31 %
VW Golf 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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
300 NM
175 NM
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

128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
11.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
11.01 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
758 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L