The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 35,400

€ 32,300

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
57.7
73.9
81.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.9 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
102.1
172.8
106.3
169
172.8 in
Length
169 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.14 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
FK..
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
168 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
426 mi
Range
552 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft