The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,400
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 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
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 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
Mercedes A 250
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

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 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 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
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
15.21 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
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 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
1036 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