The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 32,000

€ 30,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.45 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
647 mi
586 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 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