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Mercedes EQA vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) 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

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 28,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,027 £.

Golf Variant

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 Mercedes EQA offers moderately more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers only slightly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 30 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 2,115 kg. The difference is around 749 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.

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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 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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Reviews Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Nöthi
27 Jul 2026, 18:41:16

Fantastic build quality and genuine premium-class feel with lots of features like distance sensors or the speed-limit sign reader — things Mercedes still brags about in the GLC even five years later...

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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
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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