The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,300
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.8 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
171.9 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.58 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
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 CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft