The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft