The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 34,200
€ 23,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
