The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,800
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.44 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
756 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft