The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 24.6 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 7.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1407
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
1850
1992
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1850 mm
Width
1786 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1407 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4445 mm
Length
4199 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
283 kg
17.47 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
480 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
4.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.23 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L