The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 34,200

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.43 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
758 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
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