The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 31,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.77 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DFG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
797 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft