The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 36,100
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.17 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft