The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 50,200
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 16.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1417
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1417 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
2699
4367
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4367 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.48 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
450 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
4.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.38 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L