The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 24,700

€ 30,300

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 9.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.15 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
60 mpg
city
59 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
814 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L