The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 21,400

€ 47,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.3
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.3 in
103.1
167.5
107.4
174.6
167.5 in
Length
174.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
719 lb
20.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CJZ*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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