The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 31,800
€ 29,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 d is 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169.3
103.1
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
W176
Generation
CD
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 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
24.43 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
675 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
818 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
