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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
421hp314kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,546kg3,408lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
45.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,651mm183in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,678mm105in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
505L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
14.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S has 88 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,546 kg
3,408 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S4.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 0.7 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
554 km
344 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.8 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.8 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
421 hp
314 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,546 kg
3,408 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 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 CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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 Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 124 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 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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