The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 36,400
€ 28,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
609 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
