The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 36,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
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 d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
CD
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft