The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 Performance OPF is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
168 in
Length
171.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.09 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*DLB*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft