The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 47,500

€ 27,500

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 35 AMG is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.3
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174.6
101.5
165.3
174.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.15 %

General
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft