The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 40,200
€ 33,400
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 GTI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf GTI
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
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.74 %
General
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHH*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 Sport
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
154 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
14.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
