The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 24,500
		
					
					€ 56,200
					
					
					€ 24,500
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 56,200
				ⓘ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  19 cm shorter,  5.1 cm narrower and  8.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
				
				VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
					Mercedes A 45 AMG
				1491
							
							1799
							
							2027
							
						1407
							
							1850
															
							1992
							
						1799 mm
					Width
					1850 mm
				2027 mm
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					1992 mm
				1491 mm
					Height
					1407 mm
				2620
							
							4255
							
						2729
							
							4445
							
						4255 mm
					Length
					4445 mm
				2620 mm
					Wheelbase
					2729 mm
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
					Mercedes A 45 AMG
				1317 kg
					Kerb Weight
					1620 kg
				1820 kg
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
2100 kg
				
								Weight Difference:
								303 kg
									18.7 %
								
								General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
					Mercedes A 45 AMG
				AU
	
					Generation
					W177
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Super Unleaded (98 RON)
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drive
					Permanent all-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					8-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
					Mercedes A 45 AMG
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
				Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
					1991 CC
108 bhp
						at 3200 rpm
					Power
					383 bhp
						at 6500 rpm
					VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
						108 bhp
						383 bhp
						Mercedes A 45 AMG
					250 NM
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					480 NM
						at 4745 rpm
					VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
						250 NM
						480 NM
						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 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
146 m
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
56 m
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes A 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
						12.19 kg/bhp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					4.23 kg/bhp
						
				VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
						12.19 kg/bhp
						4.23 kg/bhp
						Mercedes A 45 AMG
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
					Mercedes A 45 AMG
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						72 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						34 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
						72 mpg
						34 mpg
						Mercedes A 45 AMG
					63 mpg
					city
					27 mpg
						
				78 mpg
					motorway
					40 mpg
						
				50 L
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					51 L
						797 mi
					Range
					382 mi
				VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
						797 mi
						382 mi
						Mercedes A 45 AMG
					Environmental Impact
	
				80.3 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).
157.2 kWh
						
				VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
						80.3 kWh
						157.2 kWh
						Mercedes A 45 AMG
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
						
				102 g/km (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					189 g/km (WLTP)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
					Mercedes A 45 AMG
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				503 kg
					Maximum Payload
					480 kg
				380 L
					Boot Capacity
					370 L
				







1270 L
					Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
					1210 L
				
















