The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 38,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
59.2
70.1
78.9
56.8
72
78.7
70.1 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.2 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
178.5
107.4
184.6
178.5 in
Length
184.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.42 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
1KM
Generation
C118
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
29.14 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
645 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
636 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















