The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,600

€ 38,700

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
1491
1799
2027
1445
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1445 mm
2620
4255
2729
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.49 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
797 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L