The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 19,000
€ 42,600
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 SportWagen 1.4 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
59.2
70.1
78.9
56.5
70
80
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.2 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
178.5
106.3
182.7
178.5 in
Length
182.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
2934 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
626 lb
17.58 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
1KM
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CGG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
79 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
107 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
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37.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
37.14 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
534 mi
621 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft




















