The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 37,600
€ 24,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 250
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
