The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 26,200
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DFG*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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