The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 34,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
103.4
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.5 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CXD*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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
