The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 21,700

€ 32,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 is 22 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
1480
1786
2048
1440
1796
1992
1786 mm
Width
1796 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4199
2729
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
8.07 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
161 bhp
Mercedes A 200
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1620 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
8.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 200
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
589 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 200
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L