The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 35,400
€ 21,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.5 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
