The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 19,900
€ 34,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
CD
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DLA*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
