The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 28,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 9.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.8 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L