The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen GTD (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 32,400
€ 60,700
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,700
ⓘ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 GTD is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG.
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
59.6
70.8
79.8
55.5
73.1
78.7
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.6 in
Height
55.5 in
103.1
179.6
107.4
184.8
179.6 in
Length
184.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.96 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
AUV
Generation
C118
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*DJG*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
181 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
17.97 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
53 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
706 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
706 mi
386 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
90.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














