The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 33,700
€ 26,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.75 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
W177
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
22.2 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
668 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
