The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 9.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
70.3 in
Width
72.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
165.8 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.87 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft