The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,300
€ 21,700
€ 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 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
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.3 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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 651.901
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 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
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 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
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
