The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 26,000
€ 32,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
CD
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
161 hp
Mercedes A 200
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 200
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
595 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
89 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
