The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 45,400

€ 38,900

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 R is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 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
180.6
106.3
182.3
180.6 in
Length
182.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.83 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DJH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
134 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
756 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft