The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d 7G-DCT (16 - 18)
€ 46,600
€ 34,700
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf SportWagen R OPF is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d.
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 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
182.7
180.6 in
Length
182.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DNU*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
296 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
▶ REPLAY
11.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
11.92 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
33 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
475 mi
758 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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


















