The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 35,200

€ 40,400

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 GTD is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d.
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 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
179.8
106.3
182.7
179.8 in
Length
182.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
3289 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.05 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DJG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
18.17 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
647 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
98.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 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