The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 36,300

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.11 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DPB*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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