The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 22,800
€ 31,800
€ 22,800
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 SCR is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
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 SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DGT*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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

















