The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 33,300
 Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 S is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mercedes A 250
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (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 S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (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 S
Mercedes A 250
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mercedes A 250
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft