The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
167.5 in
Length
171.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.45 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft