The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 56,200

€ 40,300

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.4
72.8
78.4
58.3
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
107.4
175
103.4
168
175 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.73 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 TCR 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
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
382 mi
Range
464 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR 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).
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft