The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 30,300
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (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 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (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 1.6 TDI SCR
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.5 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
758 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft