The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 26,700
€ 37,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
59.6
70.8
79.8
56.8
72
78.7
70.8 in
Width
72 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.6 in
Height
56.8 in
103.1
179.6
107.4
184.6
179.6 in
Length
184.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.7 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
AUV
Generation
C118
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CHP*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
187 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
▶ REPLAY
21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.86 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.86 lb/hp
17.86 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
621 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
431 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















