The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 7.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
70.8 in
Width
72.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
167.6 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft