The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d (15 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 32,000
€ 23,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 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 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
108 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 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.91 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
28.47 lb/hp
29.91 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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

















