The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 31,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 10 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
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
4299
4199 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
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
Mercedes A 200 d
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
50 mpg
city
61 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L