The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 32,400

€ 24,800
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
59.6
70.8
79.8
56.5
70
80
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.6 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
179.6
106.3
182.7
179.6 in
Length
182.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.27 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
AUV
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 BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHP*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
575 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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