Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-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 (W177)

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
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
52.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track-
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
81mm3in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
343L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,233L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L
CO2 emissions
169g/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 (W177) AMG A 35Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 355,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
15.5 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-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 (W177)AMG A 35
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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)AMG A 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-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 (W177)AMG A 354.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.7 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)AMG A 35
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-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 (W177)AMG A 35
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
689 km
428 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-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 (W177)AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 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 (W177)AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 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 (W177)AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 (W177) AMG A 35 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)AMG A 35
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 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)AMG A 35
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
3 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
689 km
428 mi
764 km
475 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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) AMG A 35Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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