The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.1 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
168 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft