The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 40,300
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 3.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.05 %
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 GTI TCR OPF
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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

 REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
464 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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