Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S Aero Track Edition Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹87 Lakh.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S Aero Track Edition Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Golf GTI	Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	421 bhp @ 6750 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S

₹ 87.00 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

50.91 Lakh

87.00 Lakh

EMI

₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,60,644

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4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

Bootspace

380 litres

370 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

51 litres

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

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Frunk Storage

—

Idle Start/Stop

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.9 seconds

3.9 seconds

Top Speed

250 kmph

270 kmph

Mileage (ARAI)

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12 kmpl

Engine Type

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

2.0L M139 Turbocharged I4

Regenerative Braking

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Battery Charging

—

Max Motor Performance

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Acceleration

—

AC Regular Charging

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

421 Bhp @ 6750 Rpm

Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1991 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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615 km

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Range

—

Drivetrain

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AWD

Electric Motor

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Alternate Fuel

City Mileage

—

Highway Mileage

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 5000 Rpm

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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500 Nm @ 5000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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3.9 seconds

Ethanol Compatibility

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E20

Wheelbase

2627 mm

2729 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Length

4289 mm

4453 mm

Kerb Weight

1454 kg

1680 kg

Height

1471 mm

1414 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Ground Clearance

136 mm

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Width

1789 mm

1850 mm

Gross Weight

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2130 Kg

Additional Steering Features

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering

Minimum Turning Radius

5.45 metres

5.7 metres

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

225 / 40 R18

245 / 35 R19

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Four-Link Axle With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Tyres

225 / 40 R18

245 / 35 R19

Tyres

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Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Steering

—

Front Suspension

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

McPherson Struts With Adaptive Damping

Four Wheel Steering

—

Puncture Repair Kit

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Roof Rails

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-Mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Electrically Adjustable Sunroof

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

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Single Tone (Black With Yellow Contrast And Aluminium Trim)

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Interior Colours

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Black With Yellow Contrast And Aluminium Trim

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Massage Seats

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Wrappings

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Wrapped Steering Wheel

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

High-beam Assist

Seat Belt Warning

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Lane Departure Prevention

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Optional

Lane Departure Warning

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Optional

Lane Functions

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Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)

Second Row Middle Seat Safety

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Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

One Touch Down

Driver

All

Power Windows Position

All

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

Driver

All

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

—

Electric Tailgate Release

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Defogger

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

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Illuminated

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Black Finish, Turn Indicators On ORVMs

Exterior Door Handles

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Body Coloured Door Handles

Interior Door Handles

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Chrome

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Power Windows

—

Front & Rear

Anti-glare ORVMs

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Driver Side

Boot-lid Opener

—

Electric Tailgate Release

AM/FM Radio

Infotainment Screen Size

12.9 inch

10.25 inch

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

Wired

iPod Compatibility

Speakers

Voice Command

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Wireless Charger

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Steering-mounted controls

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Subwoofer

—

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Wired

Internal Hard Drive

Tweeters

—

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

Touchscreen Size

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10.25 inch

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

Audio System

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6+ Speakers

Voice Assistant

—

Alexa

Input Methods

—

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Tachometer

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster

—

Digital

Gear Shift Indicator

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Unlimited

Cup Holders Position

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Front & Second Row

Cooled Glovebox

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Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

—

Cup Holders

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Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Air Purifier

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Front & Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Driver & Co-Driver (with Light)

Rear AC

Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Heater

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

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Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Charging Ports

—

12V Power Outlet

Cabin Lamps Position

—

Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

—

Both Sides

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Cornering Headlights

Active

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

LED - Rear

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

LED Projector

Rear Reading Lamp

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Both Sides

Ambient Interior Count

—

Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Interior Lamps

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Front And Rear Glovebox Lamp,

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Torque-On-Demand

Brakes

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Disc (Front & Rear)

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