The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
€ 22,700

€ 32,400

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 Variant 1.2 TSI is 10.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180.
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
1504
1781
2003
1435
1777
2032
1781 mm
Width
1777 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2032 mm
1504 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4534
2699
4640
4534 mm
Length
4640 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.49 %

General
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
1KM
Generation
X117
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Performance
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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13.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
13.55 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
579 mi
575 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
495 L










1495 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1354 L