The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
€ 21,100
€ 27,700
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
