The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 23,900

€ 30,300

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.98 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1K
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 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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