The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1470 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.66 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CJX*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L