Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 211 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2012 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 211 hp | 184 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 201 – 350 Nm | 350 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 13.8 s | 6.4 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 240 km/h | 229 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.2 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,293 mm | 4,267 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,699 – 2,700 mm | 2,631 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,505 kg | 1,351 – 1,402 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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