Volkswagen Golf vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Comparison

    Volkswagen Golf

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    Mercedes-Benz A-Class

    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
    vs
    2024 Mercedes-Benz
    A-Class

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    8.2
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty

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    MSRP
    $32,790 - $77,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG
    NA

    Colours Available

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ-
    Size (cc)
    1395 - 1984-
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.4L-
    Induction
    TURBO 4-
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    110kW - 245kW-
    Power RPM
    5000 - 5600-
    Torque
    250Nm - 420Nm-
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 2100-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.3 - 10.5-

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