The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,400
€ 37,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
1K
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 Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
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Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
570 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
