The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.92 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft