The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 S AMG is 7.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
72.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
886 lb
24.58 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
168 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft