The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 3.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.9 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.11 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
W176
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft