The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
171.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft