The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.05 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft