The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 38,700
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 31,600
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W177
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
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CXD*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft