The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 21,700

€ 29,700
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 d is 10 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1480
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
2699
4299
2578
4199
4299 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
13.13 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
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 651.930
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
300 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
10.86 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
city
39 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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 d
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L