The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 28,800

€ 40,200

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
59.2
70.1
78.9
56.8
72
78.7
70.1 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59.2 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
178.5
107.4
184.6
178.5 in
Length
184.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
1KM
Generation
C118
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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 260
*CFH*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
138 hp
221 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
24.3 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
633 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
633 mi
431 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Environmental Impact
111 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data