The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16)

€ 25,200
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
€ 37,600
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16) Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

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 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
56.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16)
70
80
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16)
106.3
182.3
178.5 in
Length
182.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.27 %
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
1KM
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
104 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250

 REPLAY
31.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
31.08 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
712 mi
464 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft