Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Volkswagen Golf 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLA is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes CLA is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 421 HP | 116 - 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 500 NM | 220 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 - 10.1 seconds | 4.8 - 10.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CLA are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.2 - 9.2 | 4.4 - 8.5 | |
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Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mercedes CLA equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLA is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 611 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1642 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 272 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`153 kg | ~ 1`999 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`570 kg | ~ 1`398 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 583 kg | ~ 601 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 400 | |
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