The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘ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 SCR is 7.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
70.8 in
Width
72.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
167.6 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.24 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft