2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 200 vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0L TSI
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Volkswagen Golf R, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMercedes-Benz A-Class: AED 173,000Volkswagen Golf R: AED 165,633Volkswagen Golf R is AED 7,367 cheaper (4%).
- PowerMercedes-Benz A-Class: 163 hpVolkswagen Golf R: 320 hpVolkswagen Golf R makes 157 hp more.
- TorqueMercedes-Benz A-Class: 250 NmVolkswagen Golf R: 400 NmVolkswagen Golf R makes 150 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMercedes-Benz A-Class: 18.2 km/LVolkswagen Golf R: 8.5 km/LMercedes-Benz A-Class goes 9.7 km further per litre.
- LengthMercedes-Benz A-Class: 4292 mmVolkswagen Golf R: 4287 mmMercedes-Benz A-Class is 5 mm longer.
- SeatingMercedes-Benz A-Class: 5 SeaterVolkswagen Golf R: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceMercedes-Benz A-Class: 341 LVolkswagen Golf R: 374 LVolkswagen Golf R carries 33 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Mercedes-Benz A-Class or Volkswagen Golf R?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Volkswagen Golf R is AED 7,367 cheaper (4%). Volkswagen Golf R makes 157 hp more. Mercedes-Benz A-Class goes 9.7 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class A 200
AED 173,000*
Volkswagen
Golf R 2.0L TSI
AED 165,633*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1300
163
250
Petrol
4
2000
320
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1300
2000
Power (hp)
163
320
Peak Torque (Nm)
250
400
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
50
18.2
55
8.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
50
55
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
18.2
8.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.2
225
4.8
250
0 to 100 (s)
6.2
4.8
Top Speed (km/h)
225
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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-
4292
1780
1433
2699
-
-
-
341
-
5
4287
1789
1463
2619
-
-
-
374
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
5
Length (mm)
4292
4287
Width (mm)
1780
1789
Height (mm)
1433
1463
Wheelbase (mm)
2699
2619
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
341
374
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Ventilated Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist