The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 32,300
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
W176
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft