The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 36,500

€ 34,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 5.4 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
56.5
73.9
81.7
56.7
70.7
78.4
73.9 in
Width
70.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
179.4
107.4
174
179.4 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
FC
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
169 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
371 mi
Range
431 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft