The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 30,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
