The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d (15 - 16)
€ 28,100
€ 32,000
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70
80
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
179.8
106.3
182.3
179.8 in
Length
182.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.94 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DPB*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.91 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
23.73 lb/hp
29.91 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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



















