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AMG A 45 S vs Golf GTI

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Mercedes-Benz

AMG A 45 S

Ex-showroom price From ₹87 lakh ex-showroom

Volkswagen

Golf GTI

Ex-showroom price From ₹50.91 lakh ex-showroom

Quick verdict

AMG A 45 S is better for performance.

Computed from stored specifications, the published cars scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Specifications side by side

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Spec

AMG A 45 S

Golf GTI

Overview

Body type

Hatchback

Fuel

Petrol

Yes

Variants

—

Colours

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Grenadilla Black Metallic, Oryx White Premium (Mother of Pearl), Moonstone Grey (Black roof), Kings Red Premium Metallic (Black roof)

Engine and performance

Engine displacement

1,991 cc

1,984 cc

Engines

1991 cc petrol

1984 cc petrol

Max power

421.5 PS

265 PS

Power (as stated)

Petrol: 310 kW (421 HP) (Mercedes-AMG A45s)

Petrol: 265 (195) PS (kW) @ 5250 - 6500 rpm

Max power converted from kW or hp

Yes

—

Max torque

500 Nm

370 Nm

Transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G

7-Speed DSG

Automatic available

Yes

Dimensions and weight

Seating

5 seats

—

Seats

—

Length

4,453 mm

4,289 mm

Width

1,850 mm

1,789 mm

Height

1,414 mm

1,471 mm

Wheelbase

—

2,627 mm

Ground clearance

—

136 mm

Boot space

370 litres

380 litres

Fuel tank

51 litres

45 litres

Kerb weight (as stated)

1680 kg

1454 kg

Kerb weight

1,680 kg

1,454 kg

Safety and features

Airbags

—

Driver and front passenger, front side, curtain (front and rear) and centre airbags

ADAS

—

20 Level 2 ADAS features

Sunroof

Panoramic sliding sunroof (listed in equipment)

Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof

Price

Ex-showroom price from

₹87,00,000

₹50,90,900

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Pros and cons

AMG A 45 S

Pro: Up to 421.5 PS, more powerful than 94% of the 18 hatchbacks on Comparezi that state it
Pro: Up to 500 Nm of torque, more than 94% of the 18 hatchbacks on Comparezi that state it
Pro: 370 litres of boot space, more than 81% of the 11 hatchbacks on Comparezi that state it

Golf GTI

Pro: Up to 265 PS, more powerful than 88% of the 18 hatchbacks on Comparezi that state it
Pro: Up to 370 Nm of torque, more than 88% of the 18 hatchbacks on Comparezi that state it
Pro: 380 litres of boot space, more than 90% of the 11 hatchbacks on Comparezi that state it
Con: Lower ground clearance than 93% of the 60 cars on Comparezi that state it (136 mm)