The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16)

€ 25,300
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
€ 29,800
 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16) Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 180.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
56.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16)
70
80
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16)
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 180
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180

▶ REPLAY
26.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
26.2 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
570 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft