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Mercedes EQA vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or VW Golf Variant?

Mercedes EQA vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially 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 Variant is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,099 £.

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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 Variant offers moderately 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 Variant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is significantly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 679 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers substantially more boot space – 611 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 271 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 322 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries noticeably more – 547 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 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
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Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,463 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 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, G, F, C
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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