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Mercedes EQA vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or VW Golf?

Mercedes EQA vs VW Golf: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • substantially more electric range

VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,042 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers substantially more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 418 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers slightly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is significantly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers somewhat more torque with 520 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

EQA

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 738 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers moderately more boot space – 381 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQA offers barely more capacity – up to 1,320 L, about 83 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 - 561 km
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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,463 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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