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 6.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
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
Premium 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 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft