The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 47,500
 Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
165.3 in
Length
174.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.48 %
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 35 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft