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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 AMG A 45vsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

AMG A 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
381hp284kW
310hp231kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,367mm172in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
80mm3in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
341L
343L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,233L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
55L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 has 71 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 454.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
767 km
477 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
381 hp
284 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
764 km
475 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
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Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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