The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
174.6 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft