The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 44,400

€ 31,800

€ 44,400
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 a little. The VW Golf R is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
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
169.3
167.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DNU*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 d
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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