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VW Golf vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (325 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
VW Golf vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Golf
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Golf is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,529 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 625 km more than the VW Golf.
CLA Shooting Brake
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 CLA Shooting Brake offers only slightly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers moderately more torque with 515 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.
Golf
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 markedly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more boot space – 455 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries barely more – 508 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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 £28,300
VW Golf
VW Golf
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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VW Golf
The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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VW Golf
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,789 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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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
438 - 508 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 325 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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