The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
€ 44,400

€ 27,700

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.4
167.8
106.3
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %

General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DNU*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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