Compare Volkswagen Golf 5 vs Mercedes A-Class W176 vs Mercedes CLC CL203

Variants
1.4 FSI 90
1.4 75
1.4 80
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DCT
1.4 TSI 140
1.6 FSI
1.6 102
1.6 102 AT
1.9 TDI 105
1.9 TDI 105 4Motion
1.9 TDI 105 4Motion DCT
1.9 TDI 90
2.0 FSI 150
2.0 FSI 150 4Motion
GTI 230
GTI 230 AT
GTI 200
GTI 200 AT
SDI 75
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 4Motion
2.0 TDI 170
R32 AWD
A 160 CDI
A 160 CDI DCT
A 180
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
A 180 DCT
A 180 CDI
A 180 CDI DCT
A 200
A 200 DCT
A 200 CDI
A 200 CDI DCT
A 220 CDI DCT
A 250 4MATIC
A 250 DCT
A 250 4MATIC DCT
A 45 AMG
CLC 160
CLC 160 AT
CLC 180 Kompressor
CLC 180 Kompressor AT
CLC 200 CDI
CLC 200 CDI AT
CLC 200 Kompressor
CLC 200 Kompressor AT
CLC 220 CDI
CLC 220 CDI AT
CLC 230
CLC 230 AT
CLC 250
CLC 250 AT
CLC 350
CLC 350 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1305 L / 46.1 cu-ft
341 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1157 L / 40.9 cu-ft
310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 1100 L / 38.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback
3-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1433 mm / 56.4 in
1405 mm / 55.3 in
Size | Length
4292 mm / 169.0 in
Size | Width
1759 mm / 69.3 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1553.0 mm / 61.1 in
1505.0 mm / 59.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1476.0 mm / 58.1 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2699 mm / 106.3 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
45%
42%
31%
Pros
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Good manual transmission
  • Clean, sporty design
  • Fully independent suspensions
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Much improved styling
  • Much improved fit and finish
  • RWD remained
  • Slight interior improvements
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 6-speed DSG
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • 4-cylinder AMG
  • Arguably less appealing than its predecessor
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Cheaply put together

Price

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