The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,700
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 BMT 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 BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 BMT DSG (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 BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.7 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT
92.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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