The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 25,300

€ 47,500

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.3
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.3 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174.6
167.6 in
Length
174.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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