The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 41,400
€ 23,300
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 1.8 T is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 250 Sport
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 250 Sport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
