The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 27,700
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
103.4
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
