The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 16.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1417
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1417 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
2699
4367
4199 mm
Length
4367 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.83 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
376 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
376 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
475 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
475 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
4.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L