The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 40,300
€ 33,300
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
Mercedes A 250
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DNU*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
127 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
