The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 28,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 3.4 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
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %
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
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
153 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 GTI
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
