The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 45 AMG is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.32 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft