The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 25,900

€ 33,800

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.56 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DPB*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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