The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
165.3 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.37 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1K
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
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Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft