In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes A class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.5 - 6.7
4.0 - 9.8
Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less 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!
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.30 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
493 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1157 litres
1521 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes A class 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 364 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight:
~ 1`971 kg
~ 1`851 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`361 kg
~ 1`315 kg
Load capacity:
~ 610 kg
~ 536 kg
Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
