The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 34,900

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
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
182.3
178.5 in
Length
182.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
3192 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
1KM
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
154 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
▶ REPLAY
20.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20.2 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
534 mi
586 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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