The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 38,100
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 is 3.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1482
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4299
4268 mm
Length
4299 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DLB*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
215 bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
154 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
457 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L





















