The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
166.2 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.32 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
505 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
130.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft