The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 21,800

€ 36,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.3
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.77 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
23.16 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
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
689 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 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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