The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 61,800

€ 33,700

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 17.7 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
1412
1850
1992
1481
1799
2027
1850 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1412 mm
Height
1481 mm
2729
4445
2626
4268
4445 mm
Length
4268 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
233 kg
14.25 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*CHH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
500 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
168 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3.93 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
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)
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L