The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 33,700
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
57.9
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
103.4
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CJX*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
482 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
668 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
