The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 28,300

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€ 28,300
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€ 50,200
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 10.9 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 7.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1492
1799
2027
1417
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1492 mm
Height
1417 mm
2620
4258
2699
4367
4258 mm
Length
4367 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
609 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L