The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 33,700
 Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
17.26 %
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DKR*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft