The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 32,600

€ 30,300

€ 32,600
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 SCR is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 CDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
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 SCR
102.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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