The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 34,700
€ 29,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
169
101.5
166.2
169 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.9 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
