The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 22,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
56.5
70
80
59.2
70.1
78.9
70 in
Width
70.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 in
Height
59.2 in
106.3
182.3
101.5
178.5
182.3 in
Length
178.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.46 %
General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
X117
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
26.28 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
565 mi
579 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft



















