The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 26,100

€ 33,300

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
1492
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1492 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4258
2699
4299
4258 mm
Length
4299 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGT*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
6.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L