The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 34,500

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
56.5
73.9
81.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.9 in
Width
70.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
179.4
106.3
169
179.4 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
FC
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
371 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft