The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 35,400
€ 37,800
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 Clubsport is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
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 Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 Clubsport
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
