The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 36,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
167.5
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W177
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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CPT*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
661 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
89 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
