The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..)
€ 24,100

€ 30,200

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
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
167.5
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.81 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
161 hp
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
797 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
460 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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