The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 17.7 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
1407
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
1850
1992
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1850 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1407 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4445 mm
Length
4268 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.72 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
480 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
4.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.23 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L