The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 36,700
€ 21,200
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169
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 1.6
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
18.11 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
