The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 56,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 18.7 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 8.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1492
1799
2027
1407
1850
1992
1799 mm
Width
1850 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1492 mm
Height
1407 mm
2620
4258
2729
4445
4258 mm
Length
4445 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
298 kg
18.4 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
480 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
647 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L