The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 GTI DSG (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
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft