The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 32,300
€ 20,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
