Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 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 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,476 kg
    3,254 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
387hp289kW
320hp239kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,476kg3,254lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
43.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
94mm4in
-
Trunk volume
370L
-
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
-
CO2 emissions
192g/km
-

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 45Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
184 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 45
387 hp
289 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 has 67 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 67 hp (50 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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 45
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 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 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 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 454.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 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)AMG A 45
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 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 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) 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 (W177)AMG A 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 45
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
387 hp
289 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 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
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
-
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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