The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 31,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
1470
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1470 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4299
4268 mm
Length
4299 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.67 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four petrol 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
32 mpg
city
61 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
