The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 36,000
€ 41,400
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 Performance OPF is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DLB*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
