The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 38,100
 Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4 %
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMM
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
457 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft