2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T P1 Full option vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 200
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceVolkswagen Golf GTI: AED 183,000Mercedes-Benz A-Class: AED 182,900Mercedes-Benz A-Class is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerVolkswagen Golf GTI: 265 hpMercedes-Benz A-Class: 163 hpVolkswagen Golf GTI makes 102 hp more.
- TorqueVolkswagen Golf GTI: 370 NmMercedes-Benz A-Class: 250 NmVolkswagen Golf GTI makes 120 Nm more.
- Fuel economyVolkswagen Golf GTI: 16.7 km/LMercedes-Benz A-Class: 17.5 km/LMercedes-Benz A-Class goes 0.8 km further per litre.
- LengthVolkswagen Golf GTI: 4287 mmMercedes-Benz A-Class: 4428 mmMercedes-Benz A-Class is 141 mm longer.
- SeatingVolkswagen Golf GTI: 5 SeaterMercedes-Benz A-Class: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceVolkswagen Golf GTI: 374 LMercedes-Benz A-Class: 350 LVolkswagen Golf GTI carries 24 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Volkswagen Golf GTI or Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz A-Class is AED 100 cheaper. Volkswagen Golf GTI makes 102 hp more. Mercedes-Benz A-Class goes 0.8 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Volkswagen
Golf GTI 2.0T P1 Full option
AED 183,000*
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class 200
AED 182,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
265
370
Petrol
4.0
1300
163
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
1300
Power (hp)
265
163
Peak Torque (Nm)
370
250
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
50
16.7
48.0
17.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
50
48.0
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
16.7
17.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.2
210
8
225
0 to 100 (s)
6.2
8
Top Speed (km/h)
210
225
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4287
1789
1463
2619
-
-
-
374
-
5
4428
1796
1423
2729
1440
-
-
350.0
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4287
4428
Width (mm)
1789
1796
Height (mm)
1463
1423
Wheelbase (mm)
2619
2729
Weight (kg)
-
1440
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
374
350.0
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist