The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 31,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 10 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4299
4199 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes A 200
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
9.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 200
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L