The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 41,400
 Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (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 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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 Sport
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.55 %
Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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