The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 42,400
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 R is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
57.9 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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 R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 133
*CJX*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft