The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 29,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 GTI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
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
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
148 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 200
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
