The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 37,600
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 36,900
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 a little. The VW Golf GTI Clubsport is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CJX*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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