The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
167.6 in
Length
171.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.68 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft