The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 25,200
€ 66,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
59.6
70.8
79.8
55.7
73.1
78.7
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.6 in
Height
55.7 in
103.1
179.6
107.4
184.8
179.6 in
Length
184.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.05 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
AUV
Generation
C118
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CPW*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
416 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
▶ REPLAY
29.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29.74 lb/hp
8.58 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
28 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
16.3 lb
city
22 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
33 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
259 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
377 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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