The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 31,800
 Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.52 %
Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft