The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,300
€ 35,000
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Performance.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
