The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 18,900
€ 31,000
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
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
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 200
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
