The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 20,800
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 1.2 TSI is 9.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
70.3 in
Width
72.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
165.3 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
785 lb
21.98 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft