The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1407
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
1850
1992
1799 mm
Width
1850 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1465 mm
Height
1407 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
4263 mm
Length
4445 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.1 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
480 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L