The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
72.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3571 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
W177
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft