2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#3 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

#18 in Compact Cars

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Sedan A 220

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Manual w/SULEV S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual w/SULEV S	30	40	$17,995	$18,745
Automatic w/SULEV S	30	40	$18,762	$19,545
Automatic w/ULEV S	30	40	$18,762	$19,545
Automatic w/SULEV SE	30	40	$21,499	$22,395
Automatic w/ULEV SE	30	40	$21,499	$22,395
Automatic w/SULEV R-Line	30	40	$22,316	$23,245
Automatic w/ULEV R-Line	30	40	$22,316	$23,245
Automatic w/SULEV SEL	30	40	$23,707	$24,695
Automatic w/ULEV SEL	30	40	$23,707	$24,695
Automatic w/SULEV SEL Premium	30	40	$26,108	$27,195
Automatic w/ULEV SEL Premium	30	40	$26,108	$27,195
Automatic w/CWP/SULEV SEL Premium	30	40	$26,587	$27,695
Automatic w/CWP/ULEV SEL Premium	30	40	$26,587	$27,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,550

$17,995

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,500

$18,745

Monthly Payment Estimate

$542 / month

$312 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark.

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan.

TCC Likes

Roomy interior for the size
Value pricing
Lots of safety tech

Docile personality
High-tech options
Good safety gear

TCC Dislikes

Front-drive Mercedes still seems wrong
Safety adds significantly to cost
Just one model and powertrain

Docile personality
Breaks little new ground
Conservative, almost to a fault

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.5

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

60.7

Liftover Height (in)

67.4

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

57.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

105.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3285

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 5800

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 1250

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

6.36

1.36

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

13.95

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

10.04

2.12

Trans Order Code

429

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

0.63

First Gear Ratio (:1)

15.95

4.11

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Volkswagen Jetta

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2020 A-Class order books open
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: No APR offers
Lease: From $349/month

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

All-new 2019 Jetta features new platform & trims
Rebates: Unadvertised discounts available
Lease: From $199 per month for 39 months
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months

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