The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘ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 24.6 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 7.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1407
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
1850
1992
1786 mm
Width
1850 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1407 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
4199 mm
Length
4445 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 kg
18.77 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
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Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
480 NM
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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
382 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L