The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 36,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
169
166.2 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
536 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
