The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 28,500
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CJX*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft