The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 24,900

€ 36,700

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.48 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
AUV
Generation
C118
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 608
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

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
114 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
59 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
888 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
888 mi
685 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data