The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.71 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft