The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 9.7 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.8 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
785 lb
21.98 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft