The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 21,400
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
895 lb
24.83 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CJZ*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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