The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 19,000
€ 47,500
€ 19,000
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 1.6 is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.3
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.3
107.4
174.6
165.3 in
Length
174.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
20.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CMX*
Engine Code
M 260.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 35 AMG
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
