The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 26,700

€ 42,500

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
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
182.3
179.6 in
Length
182.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.6 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CZC*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
175 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.15 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
609 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
725 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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