The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,500
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.07 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft