The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.48 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft