The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 36,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 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 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3192 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.74 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
▶ REPLAY
20.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20.2 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
534 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
534 mi
685 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data