The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 18)
€ 19,000
€ 46,100
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
59.2
70.1
78.9
56.5
70
80
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.2 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
178.5
106.3
182.7
178.5 in
Length
182.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
2934 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
14.96 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
1KM
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CGG*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
79 hp
215 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
107 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
37.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
37.14 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
534 mi
505 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft















