Compare: Mercedes-Benz A-class 2015 Hatchback 109 Hp vs Volkswagen Golf 2008 Minivan 122 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Volkswagen

Model

A-class

Golf

Generation

A-class (W176, facelift 2015)

Golf VI Plus

Modification (Engine)

A 180d (109 Hp)

1.4 TSI (122 Hp) DSG

Start of production

2015 year

December, 2008 year

End of production

2018 year

January, 2014 year

Body type

Hatchback

Minivan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

4.6-4.3 l/100 km

8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

3.8-3.4 l/100 km

5.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

4.1-3.7 l/100 km

6.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.3 sec

10.2 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h

195 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6

CO₂ emissions

107-98 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

109 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

122 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque

260 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

200 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

OM 607.951

CAXA

Engine displacement

1461 cm³

1390 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

3.6 l

Coolant

6.3 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1320 kg

1438 kg

Max. weight

1960 kg

1990 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

341 l

395 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1157 l

1450 l

Fuel tank capacity

50 l

55 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

695 kg

Dimensions

Length

4299 mm

4204 mm

Width

1780 mm

1759 mm

Width including mirrors

2022 mm

Height

1433 mm

1592 mm

Wheelbase

2699 mm

2578 mm

Front track

1553 mm

1541 mm

Rear (Back) track

1552 mm

1517 mm

Front overhang

913 mm

Rear overhang

687 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

93 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.00 m

10.8 m

Approach angle

13.7°

Departure angle

17.3°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

9.3°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

7 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15

Wheel rims size