The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 26,000

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€ 26,000
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€ 50,200
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 16.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1480
1786
2048
1417
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1417 mm
2578
4199
2699
4367
4199 mm
Length
4367 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.48 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1K
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
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).
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)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L