The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 25,200

€ 61,800

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 19 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 7.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1491
1799
2027
1412
1850
1992
1799 mm
Width
1850 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1412 mm
2620
4255
2729
4445
4255 mm
Length
4445 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
345 kg
21.1 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CPT*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
132 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
661 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
89 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L