The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft