The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 40,200

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 GTE is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
58
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 in
Height
56.4 in
103.4
168.1
106.3
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.99 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
14.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
493 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft