The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 31,400
		
					
					€ 31,800
					
					
					€ 31,400
					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 slightly. The VW Golf GTD is  3.4 inches shorter,  0.2 inches wider and  1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
				
				VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				57.8
							
							70.3
							
							80.6
							
						56.4
							
							70.1
															
							79.6
							
						70.3 in
					Width
					70.1 in
				80.6 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.6 in
				57.8 in
					Height
					56.4 in
				101.5
							
							165.9
							
						106.3
							
							169.3
							
						165.9 in
					Length
					169.3 in
				101.5 in
					Wheelbase
					106.3 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				3144 lb
					Curb Weight
					3274 lb
				4211 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4431 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								130 lb
									3.97 %
								
								General
VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				1K
	
					Generation
					W176
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BMN
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
						at 4200 rpm
					Power
					134 hp
						at 3200 rpm
					VW Golf GTD
						168 hp
						134 hp
						Mercedes A 200 d
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					221 lb‑ft
						at 1400 rpm
					VW Golf GTD
						258 lb‑ft
						221 lb‑ft
						Mercedes A 200 d
					Performance
VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				
							
							
							137 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							130 mph
						
					8.1 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.8 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
371 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf GTD
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
400 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
						18.71 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					24.43 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf GTD
						18.71 lb/hp
						24.43 lb/hp
						Mercedes A 200 d
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						44 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						62 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf GTD
						44 mpg
						62 mpg
						Mercedes A 200 d
					36 mpg
					city
					51 mpg
						
				51 mpg
					highway
					69 mpg
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						633 mi
					Range
					818 mi
				VW Golf GTD
						633 mi
						818 mi
						Mercedes A 200 d
					Environmental Impact
	
				111 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 GTD
						111 kWh
						78.2 kWh
						Mercedes A 200 d
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				229 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					159 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
					Mercedes A 200 d
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1067 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1157 lb
				9.9 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					9.7 cu ft
				







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














