Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Ground clearance:
93 mm (3.7 inches)
128 - 142 mm (5 - 5.6 inches)
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 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1157 litres
1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 39 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. 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 113 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.
