The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,800
€ 34,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.21 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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




















