The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 1.6 TDI SCR
3571 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
33 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft