The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 51,500
€ 22,200
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.8
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
171.9
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 1.8 T
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.52 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
