The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
€ 21,200

€ 27,700

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.22 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
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26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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