The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 36,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.5
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
11.85 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
1KP
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
526 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
26.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
