The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
72.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
175 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.81 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft