The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 61,800

€ 31,800

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 8.8 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 9.2 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.6
72.8
78.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
72.8 in
Width
69.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.6 in
Height
64.8 in
107.4
175
101.5
166.2
175 in
Length
166.2 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.88 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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
*CFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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