The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 22,700

€ 61,800

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 7.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
72.8
78.4
70.8 in
Width
72.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
175
167.6 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2725 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
880 lb
24.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
AU
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CHZ*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft