The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 29,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
168.7 in
Length
171.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.26 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*DFY*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft