Volkswagen Scirocco (2014 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2015 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 220 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.5 s. The Volkswagen Scirocco has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse uses less fuel, from 3.5 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Scirocco is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Scirocco
2014 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2015 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2015 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 24 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 125 – 220 hp | 90 – 217 hp |
| Torque | 35 – 380 Nm | 180 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 9.3 s | 6.3 – 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 246 km/h | 180 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 6.4 L/100 km | 3.5 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,257 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,418 kg | 1,370 – 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.