The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 33,400
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.92 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 220
544 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft