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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 A 200vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,428mm174in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
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Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions-
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 2005,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
38.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
163 hp
122 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200 has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,265 kg
2,789 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 2008.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200 and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 0.3 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200: 1.4 L/100 km.

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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
672 km
417 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 200VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
115 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 200

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 328 km (204 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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