Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI cabrio (2012 – 2015): specs compared

Both offer around 211 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,533 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2012 – 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI cabrio Volkswagen Golf GTI cabrio 2012 – 2015
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2012 – 2015 2012 – 2015
Body style — Convertible
Variants 17 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 211 hp 208 hp
Torque 201 – 350 Nm 281 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.5 – 13.8 s 7.3 s
Top speed 180 – 240 km/h 235 – 237 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km 7.6 – 7.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,293 mm 4,247 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,783 mm
Height 1,433 mm 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 1,699 – 2,700 mm 2,578 mm
Curb weight 1,370 – 1,505 kg 1,533 – 1,555 kg

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